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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.70, 21,662.80 and 11,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.70, 21,662.80 and 11,965.46 is: 18,029.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.70 : 21,662.80 = 11,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.70/21,662.80 = 11,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.70x = 21,662.80 × 11,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.70x = 259,205,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,205,307.06/14,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.55

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